Retropharyngeal pseudomeningocele presenting as dysphagia after atlantooccipital dislocation.
Publication/Presentation Date
9-1-2006
Abstract
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVE: At the conclusion of this paper, the readers should be able to recognize a retropharyngeal pseudomeningocele as a potential complication of atlanto occipital dislocation.
OBJECTIVES: To demonstrate how a retropharyngeal pseudomeningocele may present as dysphagia in a patient who is recovering from atlanto occipital dislocation as well as to discuss the treatment options in this situation.
STUDY DESIGN: Case report and literature review.
METHODS: Analysis of a case through medical record and literature review.
RESULTS: A retropharyngeal pseudomeningocele is a very rare complication of atlanto occipital dislocation. It may develop weeks after the initial injury and can present with respiratory or swallowing difficulties. Decompression via a ventriculoperitoneal or lumboperitoneal shunt facilitates resolution of the cerebral spinal fluid collection.
CONCLUSIONS: A retropharyngeal pseudomeningocele should be considered in all patients status post-atlanto occipital dislocation who are experiencing respiratory distress or dysphagia.
Volume
116
Issue
9
First Page
1697
Last Page
1699
ISSN
0023-852X
Published In/Presented At
Cognetti, D. M., Enochs, W. S., & Willcox, T. O. (2006). Retropharyngeal pseudomeningocele presenting as dysphagia after atlantooccipital dislocation. The Laryngoscope, 116(9), 1697–1699. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.mlg.0000231737.67781.df
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
16955007
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article